US Business
The Investors Whose SpaceX Shares Vanished Before They Could Cash In
One bought in to an SPV fund touting pre-IPO “exposure” to the rocket company. He was told later the shares were sold before trading began.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
News Corp Revenue Rises, With Growth Across All Segments
Digital-only subscriptions to The Wall Street Journal averaged nearly 4.5 million in the quarter, compared with 4.33 million in the prior quarter.
Events
Club Car Wash Hosting $5 Charity Wash Event Until August 9 Benefiting Bright Futures Joplin
Join Club Car Wash at select locations in the Joplin area until Sunday, August 9 for a Charity Wash Event! A clean car feels good, but giving back feels even better. For this limited time, get […]
Community
Missouri Southern State University and Visit Joplin Announce Centennial Route 66 Balloon Festival on August 28–30
Missouri Southern State University and Visit Joplin are proud to partner together to bring the Centennial Route 66 Annual Balloon Festival to Joplin on August 28, 29, and 30, 2026! This three-day festival will be […]
US Business
Theme Parks and ‘Toy Story 5’ Boost Disney Results
Third-quarter revenue increased 7% to $25.2 billion, driven by growth from the company’s experiences unit.
Education
Crowder College 14th Annual Roughrider Rodeo August 14 & 15
(Neosho, MO) – The 14th Annual Crowder College Roughrider Rodeo will be held August 14 and 15, 608 Field Avenue, Neosho. Gates open at 6pm with the rodeo starting at 7:30 pm. Title sponsor for this year’s […]
US Business
FAA Investigates Marine One Safety Incident in Washington
The president’s helicopter took off from the White House despite commercial traffic flying at Reagan National Airport.
US Business
SpaceX Says Spending Spree Is Supercharging AI Revenues
The Elon Musk-led rocket company spent $15.8 billion on AI projects in the second quarter and doesn’t plan to slow down.
US Business
Mamdani Is Shunning New York Business Leaders Who Are Used to Calling the Shots
The mayor fired corporate leaders from a city fund’s advisory board in the latest sign that he is changing the way such power brokers access City Hall.
US Business
The Live Shopping App Where Some People Bid Until They’re Broke
Whatnot’s fast-moving auctions and feverish ‘breaks’ hook users hoping to buy prized sports cards—plus fashion, tools, food and nearly anything else.